Does the term 'master' in git (the VC system) refer to slavery? [on hold]
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I think it's a good idea to replace slavery terms with alternatives when they refer to something else, like a database master and slave.
Git is a software version control system with a branch concept. Per default there is a branch is called master. The usual work flow is to create a feature branch (usually named after the intended feature, eg. 'registration') from the master, implement a feature there and merge it back into master when completed.
Since there aren't any slave branches in common use, I was wondering whether the term master in this context actually refers to the slavery concept. Obviously there are lots of meanings referring to different contexts, like a Master of Arts, a masterpiece or the master plan.
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I think it's a good idea to replace slavery terms with alternatives when they refer to something else, like a database master and slave.
Git is a software version control system with a branch concept. Per default there is a branch is called master. The usual work flow is to create a feature branch (usually named after the intended feature, eg. 'registration') from the master, implement a feature there and merge it back into master when completed.
Since there aren't any slave branches in common use, I was wondering whether the term master in this context actually refers to the slavery concept. Obviously there are lots of meanings referring to different contexts, like a Master of Arts, a masterpiece or the master plan.
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The analogy could also be to a master and apprentice.
– Gerard Ashton
2 days ago
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There is no doubt that this is partly a throwback to the old "master/slave" terminology used by technologists in the 20th Century, but "master" can also mean simply "principle" or "dominant". Remember there's the master of a ship.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
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And the term "master recording" has been used since the invention of the phonograph to refer to the original recording that copies are made from.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
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I think "master/*servant*" is also an appropriate analogy. While in some countries slaves were indeed used as servants, elsewhere servants were paid employees. The master/servant analogy works well in technology applications without invoking the more unpleasant slavery connotation.
– Chappo
2 days ago
I think it’s a great idea to replace it. And thank-you for doing that. I think it certainly does come from the horrendously prevalent history of slavery on this planet.
– Jelila
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I think it's a good idea to replace slavery terms with alternatives when they refer to something else, like a database master and slave.
Git is a software version control system with a branch concept. Per default there is a branch is called master. The usual work flow is to create a feature branch (usually named after the intended feature, eg. 'registration') from the master, implement a feature there and merge it back into master when completed.
Since there aren't any slave branches in common use, I was wondering whether the term master in this context actually refers to the slavery concept. Obviously there are lots of meanings referring to different contexts, like a Master of Arts, a masterpiece or the master plan.
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I think it's a good idea to replace slavery terms with alternatives when they refer to something else, like a database master and slave.
Git is a software version control system with a branch concept. Per default there is a branch is called master. The usual work flow is to create a feature branch (usually named after the intended feature, eg. 'registration') from the master, implement a feature there and merge it back into master when completed.
Since there aren't any slave branches in common use, I was wondering whether the term master in this context actually refers to the slavery concept. Obviously there are lots of meanings referring to different contexts, like a Master of Arts, a masterpiece or the master plan.
terminology software
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put on hold as primarily opinion-based by David, Jason Bassford, Michael Harvey, Mark Beadles, Scott 4 hours ago
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put on hold as primarily opinion-based by David, Jason Bassford, Michael Harvey, Mark Beadles, Scott 4 hours ago
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The analogy could also be to a master and apprentice.
– Gerard Ashton
2 days ago
1
There is no doubt that this is partly a throwback to the old "master/slave" terminology used by technologists in the 20th Century, but "master" can also mean simply "principle" or "dominant". Remember there's the master of a ship.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
And the term "master recording" has been used since the invention of the phonograph to refer to the original recording that copies are made from.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
I think "master/*servant*" is also an appropriate analogy. While in some countries slaves were indeed used as servants, elsewhere servants were paid employees. The master/servant analogy works well in technology applications without invoking the more unpleasant slavery connotation.
– Chappo
2 days ago
I think it’s a great idea to replace it. And thank-you for doing that. I think it certainly does come from the horrendously prevalent history of slavery on this planet.
– Jelila
yesterday
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The analogy could also be to a master and apprentice.
– Gerard Ashton
2 days ago
1
There is no doubt that this is partly a throwback to the old "master/slave" terminology used by technologists in the 20th Century, but "master" can also mean simply "principle" or "dominant". Remember there's the master of a ship.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
And the term "master recording" has been used since the invention of the phonograph to refer to the original recording that copies are made from.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
I think "master/*servant*" is also an appropriate analogy. While in some countries slaves were indeed used as servants, elsewhere servants were paid employees. The master/servant analogy works well in technology applications without invoking the more unpleasant slavery connotation.
– Chappo
2 days ago
I think it’s a great idea to replace it. And thank-you for doing that. I think it certainly does come from the horrendously prevalent history of slavery on this planet.
– Jelila
yesterday
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The analogy could also be to a master and apprentice.
– Gerard Ashton
2 days ago
The analogy could also be to a master and apprentice.
– Gerard Ashton
2 days ago
1
1
There is no doubt that this is partly a throwback to the old "master/slave" terminology used by technologists in the 20th Century, but "master" can also mean simply "principle" or "dominant". Remember there's the master of a ship.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
There is no doubt that this is partly a throwback to the old "master/slave" terminology used by technologists in the 20th Century, but "master" can also mean simply "principle" or "dominant". Remember there's the master of a ship.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
1
And the term "master recording" has been used since the invention of the phonograph to refer to the original recording that copies are made from.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
And the term "master recording" has been used since the invention of the phonograph to refer to the original recording that copies are made from.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
1
I think "master/*servant*" is also an appropriate analogy. While in some countries slaves were indeed used as servants, elsewhere servants were paid employees. The master/servant analogy works well in technology applications without invoking the more unpleasant slavery connotation.
– Chappo
2 days ago
I think "master/*servant*" is also an appropriate analogy. While in some countries slaves were indeed used as servants, elsewhere servants were paid employees. The master/servant analogy works well in technology applications without invoking the more unpleasant slavery connotation.
– Chappo
2 days ago
I think it’s a great idea to replace it. And thank-you for doing that. I think it certainly does come from the horrendously prevalent history of slavery on this planet.
– Jelila
yesterday
I think it’s a great idea to replace it. And thank-you for doing that. I think it certainly does come from the horrendously prevalent history of slavery on this planet.
– Jelila
yesterday
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The term "master" is often used in mechanics to refer to a device that controls other devices.
A common usage is master cylinder, which is a device that controls subordinate devices in a hydraulic system.
Another common use is master key, a key which will open multiple locks.
The word "master" is used in so many ways in English that I think there is no need to be concerned about the example cited in the question. So long as "master" does not refer to one person's relationship to others, there really is no concern about any past forms of slavery being involved.
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The term "master" is often used in mechanics to refer to a device that controls other devices.
A common usage is master cylinder, which is a device that controls subordinate devices in a hydraulic system.
Another common use is master key, a key which will open multiple locks.
The word "master" is used in so many ways in English that I think there is no need to be concerned about the example cited in the question. So long as "master" does not refer to one person's relationship to others, there really is no concern about any past forms of slavery being involved.
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The term "master" is often used in mechanics to refer to a device that controls other devices.
A common usage is master cylinder, which is a device that controls subordinate devices in a hydraulic system.
Another common use is master key, a key which will open multiple locks.
The word "master" is used in so many ways in English that I think there is no need to be concerned about the example cited in the question. So long as "master" does not refer to one person's relationship to others, there really is no concern about any past forms of slavery being involved.
answered 2 days ago
J. Taylor
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The term "master" is often used in mechanics to refer to a device that controls other devices.
A common usage is master cylinder, which is a device that controls subordinate devices in a hydraulic system.
Another common use is master key, a key which will open multiple locks.
The word "master" is used in so many ways in English that I think there is no need to be concerned about the example cited in the question. So long as "master" does not refer to one person's relationship to others, there really is no concern about any past forms of slavery being involved.
answered 2 days ago
J. Taylor
3,93531223
The term "master" is often used in mechanics to refer to a device that controls other devices.
A common usage is master cylinder, which is a device that controls subordinate devices in a hydraulic system.
Another common use is master key, a key which will open multiple locks.
The word "master" is used in so many ways in English that I think there is no need to be concerned about the example cited in the question. So long as "master" does not refer to one person's relationship to others, there really is no concern about any past forms of slavery being involved.
answered 2 days ago
J. Taylor
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answered 2 days ago
J. Taylor
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answered 2 days ago
J. Taylor
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answered 2 days ago
J. Taylor
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The analogy could also be to a master and apprentice.
– Gerard Ashton
2 days ago
1
There is no doubt that this is partly a throwback to the old "master/slave" terminology used by technologists in the 20th Century, but "master" can also mean simply "principle" or "dominant". Remember there's the master of a ship.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
And the term "master recording" has been used since the invention of the phonograph to refer to the original recording that copies are made from.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
I think "master/*servant*" is also an appropriate analogy. While in some countries slaves were indeed used as servants, elsewhere servants were paid employees. The master/servant analogy works well in technology applications without invoking the more unpleasant slavery connotation.
– Chappo
2 days ago
I think it’s a great idea to replace it. And thank-you for doing that. I think it certainly does come from the horrendously prevalent history of slavery on this planet.
– Jelila
yesterday